After release on bail, Shehbaz thanks Nawaz for his 'guidance'

PML-N president says he's committed to the 'humble service' of Pakistan

Following his release on bail on Thursday, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif thanked his family for giving him "the courage to stand with conviction and righteousness".

"Allah's blessings, my mother's prayers, my brother's guidance, my family's love & the strength of the party workers & people of Pakistan along with a clear conscience have given me the courage to stand with conviction and righteousness," he tweeted.

Allah's blessings, my mother's prayers, my brother's guidance, my family's love & the strength of the party workers & people of Pakistan along with a clear conscience have given me the courage to stand with conviction and righteousness .....

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) February 14, 2019

The former Punjab chief minister vowed to continue working in the "humble service" of the country.

I am humbled and honoured for all the prayers and outpouring of love I and my family have and continue to receive. In response I can only say Thank you and ensure that I will commit the rest of my days in your humble service ... God bless Pakistan! https://t.co/OeeMv2fd2G

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) February 14, 2019

The Lahore High Court accepted the opposition leader’s request for bail in the Ashiana-e-Iqbal Housing Scheme and Ramzan Sugar Mills cases earlier in the day.

Shahbaz was taken into custody by the National Accountability Bureau Lahore in connection with the Ashiana Housing case in October 5, 2018.